Carter Goodrich - WESTERN!

About WESTERN!

For the past 10 years, Carter Goodrich has been working on a feature-length animated film project against gun ownership in the United States. In this book, discover the text and all the illustrations created by the artist. Carter Goodrich's genius is expressed in the attitudes and morphologies of his characters, in a style that is both expressive and pure.

Foreword by Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes.

Limited edition of 1,000 copies, published on the occasion of the “Western!” exhibition organized from May 28 to June 21 at the Daniel Maghen gallery in Paris.

About Carter Goodrich

Carter Goodrich is an American illustrator and character designer. He first became known for his New Yorker covers and illustrations. He then moved into animation, designing characters for films such as Shrek, Ratatouille, Despicable Me and Brave. His expressive, original style greatly influenced the aesthetics of these productions.

At the same time, he is an author-illustrator of children's books, including Say Hello to Zorro! and We Forgot Brock!, acclaimed for their humor. Awarded several prizes, including two gold medals from the Society of Illustrators, Carter Goodrich is recognized for his tender yet funny style.